Buddy/Support Worker BRRES802
| Posting date: | 29 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 June 2025 |
| Location: | Northiam, Rye |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BRRES802 |
Summary
Buddy/Support Worker
Ref: BRRES802
Location: Northiam, Rye
Details
This role is to support a Woman
Candidate should be: a woman
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
employed
Hours per week:
Up to 8 hours per week Some flexibility on hours required. Generally Tuesday afternoon, Saturday, possibly Sunday morning, one Friday per month (7-10pm)
Hourly pay rate:
£12.21
We are looking for a part-time support worker for a young woman with autism. Are you enthusiastic about assisting young individuals with learning challenges? Do you possess patience, compassion and a positive attitude? If you answered yes to these questions, we would be thrilled to hear from you.
Duties to include:-
Planning meaningful activities such as walks, crafting, bowling, shopping etc.
Facilitating trips to local places of interest.
Chaperoning to a monthly nightclub event for adults with learning disabilities.
Support in developing social skills.
As we live in a village (Northiam), a driver with own car is essential.
You should be proactive in coming up with new suggestions and ideas for appropriate activities.
Duties include:
Other relevant duties as required
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Finding/identifying suitable social activities
Support with attending a range of social activities
Support with making safe decisions and keeping safe in the community
Occasional watching a movie at home or support with cooking. We have dogs.
Candidate qualities:
Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
Reliable with good timekeeping
Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
Hygienic, tidy and well organised
Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Honest and cheerful
Creative
Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
Must be comfortable with pets
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Cheerful
Outgoing
Flexible
Pro-active
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
Notes:
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
Ref: BRRES802
Location: Northiam, Rye
Details
This role is to support a Woman
Candidate should be: a woman
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
employed
Hours per week:
Up to 8 hours per week Some flexibility on hours required. Generally Tuesday afternoon, Saturday, possibly Sunday morning, one Friday per month (7-10pm)
Hourly pay rate:
£12.21
We are looking for a part-time support worker for a young woman with autism. Are you enthusiastic about assisting young individuals with learning challenges? Do you possess patience, compassion and a positive attitude? If you answered yes to these questions, we would be thrilled to hear from you.
Duties to include:-
Planning meaningful activities such as walks, crafting, bowling, shopping etc.
Facilitating trips to local places of interest.
Chaperoning to a monthly nightclub event for adults with learning disabilities.
Support in developing social skills.
As we live in a village (Northiam), a driver with own car is essential.
You should be proactive in coming up with new suggestions and ideas for appropriate activities.
Duties include:
Other relevant duties as required
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Finding/identifying suitable social activities
Support with attending a range of social activities
Support with making safe decisions and keeping safe in the community
Occasional watching a movie at home or support with cooking. We have dogs.
Candidate qualities:
Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
Reliable with good timekeeping
Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
Hygienic, tidy and well organised
Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Honest and cheerful
Creative
Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
Must be comfortable with pets
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Cheerful
Outgoing
Flexible
Pro-active
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
Notes:
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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